12 units at at Elermore Vale in Newcastle have been left damaged after a water main burst. Residents in Aries Way heard the torrent of water at around 4 o’clock this morning and worked to try and salvage their belongings. Hear their stories tonight at six.

Newcastle Knights Chief Executive Officer Matt Gidley has announced he will stand down from his position, effective November 1. Gidley began his commercial tenure with the Club in 2010 as Business Development Manager, before commencing as CEO in 2011. With the Club transitioning to ownership under The Wests Group, Gidley believes the time is right to step down from his position. Gidley will speak to the media in the next hour.

It’s something not many of us think about – but if you live in Newcastle, your rubbish is now embarking on a different journey. Today a new landfill section at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre opened, to help cater for the city’s growing population.

12 years ago Michelle Davis suffered the most devastating of losses, when her two sons were killed in a car accident at Morpeth. The grieving mum created a program to prevent other parents experiencing such loss – and today, it reached a milestone.

The Matildas – and the Hunter – had plenty to celebrate last night, as the Aussies claimed a 3-2 win over Brazil before a record home crowd. Also smiling, Tourism Hunter – with the attendance leaving it hopeful of attracting more major events to the region.

Newcastle’s CBD will mark a new chapter tomorrow, when 155 apartments in the EastEnd development hit the market. The former David Jones building has been transformed to give potential buyers a taste of what they can expect.

Another Hunter shopping centre is in for a major redevelopment, with Lake Macquarie Fair pushing ahead with a $58-million upgrade. Meanwhile, a family-run business at Broadmeadow is about to move on after four decades… making way for 40 boutique apartments.

A medical ship set sail from Newcastle this morning – its crew, on a mission to change lives in the Pacific region. The volunteers from charity, Youth With a Mission, want to improve the health of people living in Papua New Guinea.

Labor’s Declan Clausen has accused former council Infrastructure Director Frank Cordingley of misusing his corporate credit card, as far back as 2011. Mr Clausen claims a former council employee approached him with copies of Mr Cordingley’s statements. “there are serious issues in these papers and serious questions that need to be addressed” Mr Cordingley – who’s running for council with the Newcastle Independents – has told NBN News he used the card “in the course of normal council business”. Earlier this year, Labor Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes was criticised for the use of her corporate credit card. (Note: Audio in parts)

Residents in Newcastle’s western suburbs say they feel forgotten by candidates, ahead of this weekend’s council election. It coincides with the circulation of a scathing Labor Party flyer in the area, criticising the Newcastle Independents.